“About half the league takes it (Adderall) and the league has to allow it,” Sherman said Tuesday. “The league made a mistake in my case. Obviously, I didn’t do anything, but you have to go through a process to prove you didn’t do anything. There are still naysayers out there who don’t believe me. But I accept it. If everybody loves you, it probably means you’re not much of a player.”

In November, Sherman was suspended four games for violating the league’s doping policy when he was found to have Adderall in his system. Sherman appealed the suspension and won – he was victorious the same way Ryan Braun was – and his presence helped the formidable Seattle defense get the Seahawks to the postseason.